Diane Tullson lives with her family near Vancouver, BC. She has an MFA in Creative Writing, BA in English Literature, and has studied journalism and editing. Once again Diane Tullson demonstrates a keen awareness of what drives ordinary teenagers in trouble - their loyalties, their petty jealousies and that aching sense of isolation that makes them withdraw from the world. She has published several books for young adults and written for magazines such as Canadian Living and Westworld. One day she'll be able to stop but will that day come too late?Ī gripping story - by the author of the critically acclaimed Edge, Blue Highway explores teen alcoholism in a way that is neither didactic nor judgmental. And as the summer progresses, Truth watches herself gradually lose control in a series of self-destructive acts. Truth's reckless behavior does catch his attention, but not in a good way. And she wants Ryan, the seriously handsome guy who works at the pizza oven. Truth doesn't know why, but she can't seem to get what she really wants. Cars mean freedom - freedom to go where they want and do what they please. But the two really only have eyes for Vale's car, which she will get as soon as she passes her driving exam. They befriend Vale, a co-worker who is grateful for their attention. They love to drive cars, they love to party, and they booze it up whenever they can.Īnd when the two girls find summer jobs at the local pizza shop, they see no reason to change their habits. Truth and Skye are just like all their high-school friends. A thought-provoking novel from a major voice in young adult fiction
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